Monstros Lyrics in English by Jão

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Verse 1
I feel a knot in my throat
My voice trembles as it comes out
Under the bed the monsters stop me from sleeping
I've felt alone since I was a child
Even with people around me
I've always fought for freedom, but being free left me lonely
Prechorus 1
I have fire in my eyes
Barefoot I go hunting
To find my place
I embrace the darkness
That has always been my home
Chorus 1
Now I run with my wolves
I dance around the fire
I look the monsters right in the eyes
That insist on staring at me
They always thought I was crazy
For wanting to be a little more
I know I have my monsters
But I keep walking
Verse 2
I'll show all the things
That you never appreciated
That you never expected to see
From this boy from the countryside
Prechorus 2
I have fire in my eyes
Barefoot I go hunting
To find my place
I embrace the darkness
That has always been my home
Chorus 2
Now I run with my wolves
I dance around the fire
I look the monsters right in the eyes
That insist on staring at me
They always thought I was crazy
For wanting to be a little more
I know I have my monsters
But I keep walking
Bridge
It's so clear now
I wish I could say
To that child
That still doesn't see
Outro
It's so clear now
I know it will hurt
But it's necessary
For who you're going to be
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Monstros — Monsters

Monstros means 'monsters'. It's a captivating and evocative word that immediately draws attention, especially as it's also the title of the song.

In the context of the lyrics, 'monstros' represents not just literal monsters under the bed, but also the internal struggles, fears, and societal judgments that the singer faces. Jão uses this word to explore themes of loneliness, self-acceptance, and overcoming inner demons, making it a central and powerful image throughout the song.

Jão starts small and physical: "Sinto um nó na minha garganta" (I feel a knot in my throat), and his voice shakes on the way out. The monsters are the ones from childhood, the kind that live under the bed and keep you awake. What makes the first verse sting is one honest line: "Sempre lutei por liberdade, mas ser livre me fez só" (I always fought for freedom, but being free left me alone). He got what he wanted and it cost him.

Then the chorus flips everything. Barefoot and with "fogo no olhar" (fire in my eyes), he goes hunting for his place, hugs the darkness that was always home, and runs with his wolves around a fire. It is a bit dramatic, and that is the fun of it. The sharpest jab is aimed at everyone who doubted "Desse menino do interior" (this boy from the countryside). The bridge is the tender part, where he talks to his younger self: "Eu sei que vai doer" (I know it will hurt), but it is needed for who you are going to be.

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